$504
Two Walnut Fowler's Patented Material Cabinets, Fowler & Co. , Buffalo, New York, late 19th century, the first a five-drawer example, the drawers empty but with numerous compartments covered with sliding lids having old labels on them; the second a three-drawer example with compartments covered with sliding lids containing a variety of watch parts including wheels, wheel blanks, escapement wheels, assorted verge watch materials, and pinions. Note: Crom #2 discusses cabinets on pp. 385-387, and pictures a three-drawer Fowler's Patent example there. Further, on p. 276, in figure 501, a page from Otto Young & Co.'s catalogue is reproduced, and cabinets like these are shown.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-05-01
